Registered Nurse PACU

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Pasadena, CA is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to coordinate nursing care, provide direct patient care, educate patients and families, and ensure smooth transitions of care within the FOCUSED model. The RN will mentor colleagues and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across pediatric care.

Required qualifications include a CA RN license, BSN, CPR and PALS. The role emphasizes compassionate pediatric care, leadership in practice, and integration of

Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• BSN degree required.
• CPR certification required.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional nursing services for patients per ANA/BRN guidelines.
• Supports family-centered care within Shriners Hospitals.
• Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses.
• Develops an outcome-based care plan and coordinates delivery.
• Implements care and ensures safety and quality.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes and maintains professional ethics.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

Education

CA RN License

BSN

CPR

PALS

Job description

Company Overview

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The PACU Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Shriners Hospitals for Children Professional Practice Model (FOCUSED), which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The PACU RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The PACU RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs professional nursing services for patients with a variety of needs utilizing the nursing process and within the scope, ethics and standards of practice as defined by the American Nurses Association and the California BRN Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals.
• Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that prescribes strategies which address health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, or health related problems or issues and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community.

Required Qualifications

• CA RN License
• BSN
• CPR
• PALS

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of specialty experience preferred.

The pay range for this position is: $56.03 - $79.10/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.